I'm back on the Magnifica for another solo. A few weeks ago I did a review on my first solo sailing which was on this lovely ship in an inside cabin (which I wasn't a fan of the inside cabin, but loved the ship). This cruise I have a balcony up on deck 11 FWD. I initially booked an OV window but moved up to a balcony for $90.
If you've read any of my previous reviews, I mentioned I have been booking cruises once or twice a month. I started a new job where I work overnight weekends and then take a few short cruises Monday through Friday. As a result, I fly out the morning of my cruise most times. Today is no different. My flight leaves BWI at 10:55 this morning and is due to arrive in MIA at about 1:40pm. Sailaway is 5pm.
I get off of work at 7a (4.5 hrs from now) and head to BWI long term parking ($55 for the 5 days) which is about 1.5hrs from my job. I'm hoping to get to the lot (with some traffic) by 9a and hopping on the shuttle to head over to the airport. Fingers crossed all goes smoothly and no delays!
Last time I Ubered over to the port and I plan to do the same this time. I walked right to checkin and walked right on the ship with no problems.
I'm excited to visit Bimini as I've not been there before. I have read some reviews and decided to rent a golf cart and ride around the island--- my own "hop on/hop off" kind of excursion.
Nassau, I'll probably do what I did the last time I was on Magnifica and what I did on Liberty of the Seas the week before last, stay on the ship! 😄 Last sailing on Magnifica most everyone got off the ship at Nassau and I felt like I had the whole ship to myself, it was soooo relaxing! I'm hoping for the same this time as well.
Something I plan to do differently on this sailing is, I plan to eat in the MDR. I did not visit the MDR at all previously and I'm curious how the food is in there. I did enjoy eating in the buffet and definitely enjoyed all of the pizza!
Like before, I purchased the drink and the internet package. Their bartenders and servers are the best and their drinks are STRONG, just like I like them. 😁 Plus, I drink a lot of the lattes....they have espresso machines at every bar.
Gonna get back to work now and I'll check back in with you later today!